On Offer

Salary $74,929 per annum (pro rata) + superannuation.

Annual salary increase every year based on CPI.

Salary packaging (up to $15,899 a year, + meal/entertainment benefit of $2,650 a year).

5 weeks annual leave per year + additional leave to cover the Christmas shut down period + 17.5% leave loading.

10 days Noongar Cultural Leave per annum.

5 days compassionate leave per occasion.

Employee Assistance Program.

Section 50(d) position. Aboriginality is an essential criterion.

FEMALE applicants are strongly encouraged to apply

The role

This position will be accountable for the delivery of on-ground activities including, but not limited to:

Fire management

Weed and pest management

Cultural site protection, restoration and/or management

Supporting Aboriginal community projects

Park infrastructure development and maintenance

Location

The position is based in Kojonup, with regular travel across the Wagyl Kaip Southern Noongar region

Hours

Part time, 30 hours per week

About us

WKSN AC represents the Noongar people of the WKSN region and is responsible for the implementation of the Southwest Native Title Settlement. The WKSN region includes the towns of Boyup Brook, Kojonup, Gnowangerup, Walpole, Denmark, Mt Barker, Cranbrook, Tambellup, Katanning, Jerramungup, Ravensthorpe, Hopetoun, Bremer Bay and Albany.

One of the cornerstones of the Settlement is the establishment of the Noongar Land Estate (NLE). The NLE comprises 320,000 hectares of land allocated as reserve or freehold tenure for cultural or economic development purposes. The WKSN AC will hold and manage a significant amount of NLE Cultural land that is intended to provide significant opportunities for the Noongar community to achieve sustainable economic, social, and cultural outcomes.

WKSN AC has secured funding to establish a WKSN AC Land Management Team (Ranger Team) that will undertake land management and cultural and environmental protection of the WKSN NLE.

Key responsibilities:

Performing general estate development and maintenance duties such as construction and maintenance of walking tracks, fencing and maintenance of recreational facilities on protected areas.

Performing estate protection duties such as assisting in fire management, feral animal and weed control programs.

Performing general maintenance duties such as maintaining machinery and equipment, mowing and maintaining park facilities.

Undertaking natural resource management duties such as revegetation and rehabilitation of areas of significance and monitoring of species, habitats and ecological communities.

Assist Traditional Custodians and Aboriginal communities in the recording of traditional and ecological knowledge.

Compliance with all Workplace Health and Safety guidelines and legislation

Selection Criteria:

Essentials

Ability or willingness to operate a variety of tools, plant and mechanical equipment (i.e. chainsaw, brush cutter, whipper snipper, drill etc)

An interest in the maintenance and development of natural reserves.

Be physically fit and mobile to complete on-ground works.

The ability to work as part of a team with limited supervision.

The ability to communicate well with team members, supervisors, Elders, members of the public and Parks staff.

Ability to take direction from someone who may be younger and a different gender, within a culturally safe environment

Desirable

A ‘working with children’ Blue Card, or ability to obtain a ‘working with children’ Blue Card

Diversity

Under Section 50(d) of the Equal Employment Opportunity Act 1984, Aboriginality is considered an essential criterion. Noongar people are encouraged to apply.

FEMALE applicants are strongly encouraged to apply

Physical requirements
The position may require heavy lifting and working outdoors.

License and other requirements

Current ‘C’ and ‘HR’ class driver’s licence.

Able to obtain a Working with Children’s Check.

Apply now:

Submit your resume showing your skills and experience and a cover letter letting us know why you would like to join our team.

For queries, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]

Applications close COB Tuesday 29 April 2025